Euromicron Deutschland Helps Build The

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euromicron Deutschland helps build the

ZF Forum in Friedrichshafen

Major Smart Building project comprising all the information and communication technology

euromicron Deutschland GmbH has played a successful part in construction of ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s new headquarters. euromicron’s system house company implemented all the passive data technology with DECT and WLAN systems and the entire security technology in the 35,000 m2 ZF Forum. Despite the fact that it took over the project during construction, it managed to complete it on time in compliance with all building regulations and customer-specific requirements.

Frankfurt/Main / Neu-Isenburg, May 16, 2017 – euromicron Deutschland GmbH, the system house subsidiary of euromicron AG, has successfully helped construct ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s new headquarters. euromicron installed all the data technology (including WLAN and DECT systems) and the entire physical security technology at the ZF Forum, which has an area of 35,000 m2 and houses 650 office workplaces for employees at the corporate divisions, as well as conference rooms for symposiums and events, a workshop hall for technical training and an exhibition area that is open to the public. The security technology comprises a fire alarm system with more than 2,000 detectors and just under 30 aspirating smoke detectors, a voice alarm system with interfaces to the media technology, an access control system, airlocks, video surveillance, and intercom system and an emergency call system. The order was worth a total of €2.5 million.

The greatest challenge for euromicron was that it had to take over the project during construction, since the original contractor had become insolvent. Only 20 percent of the ICT and security installations had been completed at that time and so their working order had to be examined first of all without exception. It was also necessary to develop a feasible concept for continuing the project as planned, taking into account all building regulations and deadline requirements, as well as in compliance with ZF’s standards of quality for all network and equipment installations. Thanks to euromicron’s experts’ many years of project experience and excellent cooperation with construction management and ZF’s project managers, installation was completed within a year and the envisaged deadline for the company to move into the new headquarters – September 2016 – was met.

“The smooth way in which euromicron Deutschland took over the ITC and security installations and how it accomplished all the work competently and reliably meant that we were resolutely able to prevent an impending delay to completion of the project,” stresses André Knaupp, Head of Communications and Network Technology Planning at ZF. “We’re happy that we were backed in this important construction project by an experienced system house partner whose expertise we could rely on at all times.”

“With our successful involvement in building the ZF Forum in Friedrichshafen, we once again demonstrated our competence in the field of Smart Buildings as part of large projects, too,” said Ingo Friese, Project Manager at euromicron Deutschland. “Being chosen to take over the project during the construction phase was great testimony to the trust we enjoy. The collaboration with ZF was highly professional from the outset. We’re proud to have acquired one of Germany’s largest automotive suppliers as a customer and are delighted to have played a part in implementing the group’s new headquarters.”

Photo: The ZF Forum, ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s new headquarters (copyright: ZF Friedrichshafen AG)

About euromicron AG:

euromicron AG ( that unites medium-sized high-tech companies from the fields of Digitized Buildings, Critical Infrastructures and the Smart Factory. As a German specialist for the Internet of Things, euromicron enables its customers to network business and production processes and successfully move to a digital future. From design and implementation, operation, to related services – euromicron implements customized solutions and creates the IT, network and security infrastructures required for them. As a result, euromicron lets its customers migrate existing infrastructures gradually to the digital age. euromicron’s expertise helps the company’s customers increase their agility and efficiency, as well as develop new business models that lay the foundation for commercial success down the road. The technology group is headquartered in Frankfurt/Main, has been listed on the stock exchange since 1998 and employs around 1,800 people at 32 locations. The euromicron Group comprises a total of 17 subsidiaries, including the brand names Elabo, LWL-Sachsenkabel, MICROSENS and telent. euromicron AG generated total sales of €325.3 million in fiscal year 2016.

About euromicron Deutschland:

euromicron Deutschland GmbH ( is a subsidiary of euromicron AG. With its headquarters in Neu-Isenburg and a comprehensive, nationwide network of branch offices, it is one of the leading German system houses in the future market of the Internet of Things. Its business focuses on cross-industry all-round solutions in the field of Smart Building solutions from the fields of networks, IT security, security systems and smart services. Its customers include well-known European carriers and utilities, private enterprises from the fields of transportation and logistics, public enterprises and authorities, institutions and establishments in the healthcare sector, banks and insurance companies.

About ZF Friedrichshafen AG:

The ZF Group is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. The company has a global workforce of around 137,000 with approximately 230 locations in some 40 countries. In 2016, ZF achieved sales of €35.2 billion. ZF annually invests about six percent of its sales in research & development – ensuring continued success through innovative technologies. ZF is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide. ZF lets vehicles see, think and act. With its products, the company is pursuing a “Vision Zero”, the objective of mobility without accidents and emissions. Thanks to its extensive portfolio, ZF improves mobility and services not only for passenger cars, but also for commercial vehicles and industrial technology applications.

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